Born April 6, 1916, in Scott County, she moved to Morgan County in the late 1930s and remained in the Stephens community until her move to Oliver Springs in 1992. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A devout Christian, she was a faithful member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Oliver Springs.

Karen Elizabeth Canja of Farragut died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was an inspiration to those who knew her and was greatly admired by her co-workers at Belk Department Store, West Town Mall, Knoxville. She was an avid reader, loved life and her family. She also loved spending time with her beagle, Barney, who gave her unwavering love during her fight with cancer.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Helen and Rufe Butler; and uncle, Mike Butler.